Sand Island Lighthouse, Alabama, in Mobile Bay is under a restoration project. A few concerned citizens have taken it upon themselves to take on the project. It would be nice if HL could make a lighthouse in honor of this historic Civil War lighthouse. (Maybe a "then & now" version).

Don't recognize that light's name. Anubody have a picture they can post of Sand Island Light in Alabama? Mr. Brady?

Bob

I agree that it would be a great addition to the HL line. The tower is in a precarious position, much like Morris Island. Sand Island is 132 feet tall. There was a tower built before the Civil War that was reported to be 150 feet tall. It was built by Winslow Lewis. Later during the Civil War he ordered the tower blown up to keep the $!@# yankees from using it for navigation. One hundred and sixty one lighthouses were destroyed along the Gulf coast during the war. Wouldn't this make a facinating new line for Harbour Lights?

You can read more about efforts to save Sand Island at www.zebra.net/~wlee/lighthouse/


AB in Ala-Bam - GO GATORS!

Looks like the Gators went in the wrong direction - Congradulations to the Crimson Tide


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I haven’t made it there yet Bob. As everyone will see by going to the following sites there is a need for help in the saving of Sand Island Light.

The main website dedicated to the saving and restoration of Sand Island Light in Alabama

Sand Island Lighthouse Preservation Group Inc.
http://www.zebra.net/~wlee/lighthouse/


Other interesting websites on Sand Island Light, AL

http://www.ipl.org/exhibit/light/GULF/SandIsAL.html
http://www.zebra.net/~gchilders/light.htm
http://www.cr.nps.gov/maritime/light/sandisl.htm
http://www.homestead.com/merlinn2/picturepage_8.html


The site below has links for the remaining three Alabama Lights (Sand Island Light, Mobile Middle Bay and Mobile Point)

http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/lighthouse/al.htm

Sand Island Light Station c1910



"TheLightkeeper"

I agree. It would make a great Then and Now and help publicize the real light's restoration needs.

Thanks for the pictures. I had been to Daulphin Island as a kid, but I didn't get to see the light. May give me a reason to go back there. It would make a great then/now piece.

Rusty

Put my vote in for the next Then and Now. Would be a great set!
Hope this light can be saved!

Since I received my first Harbour Lights which just happened to be Middle Bay. I have wished every time for Sand Island, AL. Am glad to finally have some back up. Maybe my wish will come true.

So many lighthouses, so little time & money!

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JB